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Girl Name

Ava

"Possibly from Latin 'avis' (bird) or Germanic 'Aveline'."

Ranked #9 for girls

About the Name Ava

Meaning

Possibly from Latin 'avis' (bird) or Germanic 'Aveline'.

Gender

Girl

First Letter

A

Girl Rank

#9

Ava is a girl name of Latin/Germanic origin. The name means "Possibly from Latin 'avis' (bird) or Germanic 'Aveline'." and Currently ranked #9 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Latin/Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#4237
1950
#2344
1960
#1321
1970
#1418
1980
#4207
1990
#104691
2000
#155983
2010
#55588
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Ava

  • AG Ava Gardner (actress)
  • AD Ava DuVernay (film director)

Names Similar to Ava

Eva

Girl

Life or living one; from Hebrew Chavah meaning giver of life

Ada

Girl

Ave

Girl

Hail or greeting; derived from the Latin salutation.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
3
Starts with
A
Origin
Latin/Germanic

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